Jaishankar Attends G20 Amid Tensions and Boycotts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, using the platform to enhance India's engagement with global powers and advocate for the Global South. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, discussing bilateral issues and global challenges such as the Ukraine conflict and Middle East crisis. Jaishankar also held talks with counterparts from Singapore and Brazil on bilateral ties and global developments. The meeting occurred amid tensions as Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, boycotted the summit due to South Africa's focus on diversity and climate change. As South Africa holds the G20 presidency, it emphasized themes of solidarity, equality, and sustainability. India's participation underscores its push for multilateral reforms and addressing global issues like food and fuel shortages.